Physician's Prayer Papercut
Tefilat HaRofeh

This beautiful physician's prayer papercut meaningfully expresses what it means to work in the noble profession of healing the sick. The words cut around the text in Hebrew and English ask that G-d, the True Healer, help to bring about a complete and speedy recovery to those who are ill.

This physician's prayer will enhance any doctor's office and is a meaningful way to say thank you to your doctor.

Price Unframed: $190 Includes Shipping

Size: 40.6 x 50.8 cm / 16 x 20"

Border Mat Color: Blue with gold lining. Suitable for American standard size frame.

Artist: Marci Wiesel Lasercut

Text Translation

...Behold I prepare to involve myself in my task with faithfulness. Help me please, dear G-d, in this, my profession that I should succeed. Put in my heart love of wisdom and of humankind. Distance me from desiring material possessions and from haughtiness, because these attributes conflict with love of truth and humankind. And thus, I plead that I should not be clouded in my important task. Strengthen my physical being to be ever prepared to save the rich and the poor, the good and the evil, the loving and the hateful; and that I should focus only on the illness of my patient. Instill in the hearts of my patients faith in me and my knowledge, that they should listen to my advice and follow my instructions. Distance them from the affliction of soothsayers, false healers, and those who practice the art of cunning, for these are harsh and cruel and raise unrealistic and foolish hopes. Allow my heart to hear the truthful voices of the wise scholars of my profession who desire to teach me understanding, as the field of wisdom is broad and great. Please strengthen me and empower my heart against those whose cleverness may cause me imperfection; that I should not deviate from the path of truth or objectivity. (Translation by Gerald L. Fishman)